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Info about Annual Passes and 2021 event attendance
Info about Annual Passes and 2021 event attendance Since the Chamber began its annual Reach Campaign five years ago, we have sold the majority of our Annual Passes for our regular monthly events through the campaign. While this year’s campaign was no exception, we want to let you know there are still passes available for…
Read MoreAnnouncing Chamber leadership for 2021
Announcing Chamber leadership for 2021 The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the new members of its Board of Directors for 2021. These seven board members will serve three-year terms on the board, having been nominated by the Directors Nominating Committee earlier this fall and submitted to the general membership for approval.…
Read MoreSGForum 2020 lets YPs be a part of the story
SGForum 2020 lets YPs be a part of the story SGForum 2020 was definitely one for the books! With nearly 500 joining the event virtually, The Network for Young Professionals provided professional, personal and community development through a variety of sessions, and talked all about the power of storytelling. The day began with a keynote…
Read MoreAcademy of Hair Design receives 2020 Small Business Award
Academy of Hair Design receives 2020 Small Business Award During the Chamber’s annual event on November 11, we announced Academy of Hair Design as the recipient of the 2020 W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award. Academy of Hair Design was founded by entrepreneurs Jerry BeVelle, David Gonzales and Christie Gonzales who were running a successful…
Read MoreWrapping up an extraordinary Reach Campaign
Wrapping up an extraordinary Reach Campaign Wednesday, November 4, marked the end of the Chamber’s fifth annual Reach Campaign, and we’re simply astounded by the support that both our volunteers and you, our members, have continued to provide throughout this crucial time. Even in the midst of a pandemic and all the economic difficulties it…
Read MoreReflecting on a lifetime of education leadership
Reflecting on a lifetime of education leadership Anyone who knows Dr. Carol Taylor knows that one of her favorite mantras, especially lately, has been this: “Blessed are the flexible.” One look back at Taylor’s career in education shows she has taken that advice to heart in her own career, as she discussed during the second…
Read MoreFinalists announced for 2020 Small Business Award
Finalists announced for 2020 Small Business Award Five area businesses have been named as finalists for the 2020 Small Business Award. The finalists were determined based on written applications that include essays on company history, management philosophy, responses to challenges, innovation in product and service offerings and contributions to the community. Entries are scored by…
Read MorePublic leadership through a crisis
Public leadership through a crisis 2020 has been a difficult year for a variety of reasons – the ongoing pandemic, social unrest and much more. But it’s also an election year, and divisiveness seems more prevalent than ever, which can lead people to lose hope in leaders and feel uncertain about the future. The Network…
Read MoreCommunity Leadership Visit: A Moment for Reflection
Community Leadership Visit: A Moment for Reflection The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has been taking business and civic leaders to peer communities across the country each year since 1994. We call it the Community Leadership Visit. The idea is to learn what other communities are doing and bring their best practices back to Springfield,…
Read MoreRegional call center announces expansion into Springfield
Regional call center announces expansion into Springfield Promoveo, LLC, a business process outsourcing company based in Bolivar, has announced plans to expand its local operations and headquarters in the Springfield region. The company will be opening a second office in downtown Springfield’s Hammons Tower and creating 50 new jobs. Founded in 2015, Promoveo serves a…
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